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Environment Canada publishes notice on implementing halocarbon pollution prevention plans
The Minister of the Environment has issued a notice proposing that producers of halocarbons to prepare and implement… Read more
Seven years in a row of profit growth at PortsToronto
For a seventh straight year, PortsToronto experienced a banner year in profitability in 2014, where earnings were greater… Read more
WTO reaffirms Canada’s position that U.S. COOL measures are discriminatory
On May 18, 2015 the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the United States’ COOL policy for the… Read more
CFIA Consultations on Livestock Traceability
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are consulting with stakeholders on proposed amendments to… Read more
TPA vote may come on Thursday
Heading into the Memorial Day recess, senators supporting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) hope to bring the controversial measure… Read more
CBSA updates ACI for break-bulk cargo reporting
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Custom Notice 15-020, informing marine carriers of a change to… Read more
CFIA publishes import requirements for fresh and dried branches, roots and more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published memo D-14-03, a new directive that provides the phytosanitary import… Read more
Department of Finance reviewing customs duties for aluminum cans and wooden broom handles
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports… Read more
Senate overwhelmingly passes GSP
In a vote of 97 in favor and only one against, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize Generalized… Read more
Senate approves CBP reauthorization and renewal of GSP, AGOA and Haiti FTAs
On May 14, 2015, the Senate passed two bills on trade. One reauthorized trade facilitation and trade enforcement… Read more